Vacancy Details

The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.

Coordinator Building Approvals

  • Salary: $128,463 - $136,720 per annum
  • Plus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)
  • Full Time Permanent Position
  • Commute or Restricted Private use of vehicle
  • Ref No: 26-033

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced building surveyor to join the City as Coordinator of our Building Approvals team.   

Leading a team of building surveyors and support staff, the successful candidate will coordinate the functions of the team with a focus on professional customer service, accurate advice and sound and timely decision making.   

Your covering letter (maximum 2 pages) will need to address the following key criteria:

  • Ability to administer and apply building approvals related legislation and relevant building codes and standards within a local government setting.
  • Extensive experience in supervising staff within a building approvals environment.
  • Ability to manage time, set priorities and to plan and organise work for and within a team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to positively influence stakeholder relationships including with other staff and through customer service.  

The successful applicant will be required to hold:

  • Accreditation as a Level 1 (Building Surveyor) or Level 2 (Building Surveyor Limited) with the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors.
  • Current WA ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence.
  • Current National Police Certificate (or be willing to obtain one).

If you are interested, we would like to hear from you. Further information can be obtained by calling Joe Hussey, Manager Regulatory Services on 9400 4483.

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button above, and submit your resume and a covering letter addressing the above criteria. Applications close at 11.55pm on Monday 16 March 2026.

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.

 

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

JAMES PEARSON

Chief Executive Officer

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.